Sanitary toilet device



Nov. 23 1926. 1,608,038

J. R. ROGERS SANITARY TOILET DEVICE Filed Jul 2 1925 2 Sheets-Sheet "a 32 33 [v ii 7 1 Z! 291 Z0 Z3 4 Z 37 :5

I Invenf'or (/5555 A. RflGf/RS v v y 5 961 k ,4 E 'TTOE'NEK Patented Nov. 23, 1926.

series sure Jessi: it; nodules,- on BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA.

SANITARY roinn'r DEVICE.

Application filed July 2,

15 provide a novel pivotal mounting for a toiseat. Qther objects of the invention will vbe ap- \parent from the following description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein: v

Fig. 1 is a perspective viewof a toilet embodying the features of my invention;

Fig. 2-is a view similar to Fig. 1 showing the toilet with the seat in operative position;

Fig. 3 is a central sectional view through the toilet showing the seat operating mechanism in elevation;

1 Fig. i is a cross section taken on line 44.

i Fig. 3

Fig. 5 is a transverse section taken on line 5-5, Fig. 3, and v Fig. 6 is a viewsimilar to Fig. 3 showing the parts in another position.

Toilets embodying the features of my invention are particularly adapted for use in mountain camps, rural districts and other localities and on account of the fact that all parts of the toilet are either enclosed or are completely screened to keep out flies, it satisfies the most rigid sanitary requirements. Referring to the drawing by reference characters I have shown a case for the toilet at 10. This case is adapted to be built into a suitable outbuilding and the lower edge of the case shown at 11 may be arranged upon the floor 12. A. metal plate 14 is preferably arranged in the case across the front and along the front portion of the sides to protect the floor from any liquid which mi ht otherwise .find its way to the floor.

The case is shown as provided with sides 15 and with a top 16 from which a vent flue 17 extends. The vent fine is adapted to be connect-ed to a vent 18 which may extend 1925. Serial No. 41,046.

through the'top of the outbuilding and communicate with the atmosphere. A screen 19 may be arranged across the vent flue 17 to prevent entry of flies or insects.

The sides 15 of the case form a ledge 20. At the rear of. this ledge 20 I provide a rail 21 at each side of the case. Each rail a beveled front face 2' Through the rails 21 I extend pivot members 22 which form supports for a seat 23 which has an aperture 24 therein. This seat is provided at each side with a notch 25 which has a beveled end 26. The notch 25 corresponds in shape and size with the rail 21 and the seat is so arranged that when it is turned on its pivots 22 the rail and seat will interfit and the seat will occupy the position shown in Fig. 2.

The seat is extended as at 27 and this extension is notched as at 28; In order that the seat will, normally be raised to the position shown'in Fig. 1 I provide alever 29 which is pivoted at 30 to a block 31 which is secured within the case upon the back thereof. The lever 29 is threaded at one end 32. and upon this threaded end I mount an adjustable weight 33 which may be used as'a balance weight as will be later de scribed.

-Intermediate the'ends of the lever 29 1 pivot links 34 each of which is hivoted at 35 to one end of an arm 36. There are two of these arms 36 and they are pivoted at 37 to the seat 23.

The arms 36 are extended beyond the pivots 37 and pivotally engage at 39, a U- shaped-strip preferably of metal which is pivoted to the interior of the case. This U-shaped strip has a screen 40 secured thereto. This screen is centrally dished as at 41. The auxiliary screened cover atforded by the U strip is adapted to move within the case as shown in Fig. 6 and the 1 relation of parts is such that when the seat 23 is moved to operative position the auxil- V iary cover will move to the position shown in Fig. 6. The weight 33 on the rod exerts a downward pull thereon and consequently as soon as the seat 23 is released, it will move up tothe position shown in Fig. 1 and the auxiliary cover will move to the position occupied by the seat. The screen on the auxiliarv cover will then be in a position to prevent entry of flies and insects.

From the foregoing description it will be apparent that I have invented an improved sanitary toilet device which can be economically manufactured.

Having thus described my invention, 1 claim 1. In a device of the class described, a hollow case having a top, said top having a vent flue therein, a screen extending across said flue, said case having an opening therein, a seat pivotally mounted adjacent to the opening, said seat being normally disposed without said case and having a portion thereon extending within said case, a lever pivoted within said case, said lever having an adjustable weight thereon, a Jair of links pivotally mounted on said lever, an arm mounted on each side of said seat and having one end thereof connected to a link, an auxiliary closure pivotally mounted on said case, and adapted to normally occupy the space occupied by said seat when the latter is down, said auxiliary closure having a screen thereon, said arm being connected at its other end to said auxiliary closure whereby when s seat is moved to operative position said auxiliary closure will be moved within the case, said weight normally tending to move said seat to inoperative position.

2. In a device of the class described, a case comprising a substantially rectangular hollow member, a top provided with a vent flue therein, a screen extending across said flue, a rail along each side of said case below the top thereof, said case having an opening adjacent to said rails, a seat pivotally mounted on said rails, said seat being normally disposed without said case and having a portion thereon extending within said case, a lever pivoted to the rear wall of said case, said lever having a weight mounted for adjustment thereon, a pair of links pivotally mounted on said lever, a pair of arms,

mounted on said seat, and each having one end thereof connected to a link, an auxiliary closure pivotally mounted on said case, and adapted to normally occupy the space occupied by said seat, when the latter is down, said auxiliary closure having a screen thereon, each of said arms being connected at its other end to said auxiliary closure whereby when said seat is moved to operative position said auxiliary seat will be moved within the case, said weight normally tending to move said seat to inoperative position.

3. In a device of the class described, a case comprising a substantially rectangular body having a front, a back, and a pair of sides, a top on said case, said top having a vent flue therein, a screen extending across said line, a rail along each side of said case and disposed below said top, said case having an opening adjacent to said rails, a seat pivotally mounted on said rails, said seat being normally disposed withoru said case and having a portion thereon extending within said case, a lever pivoted to the center of the rear wall of said case, said. lever having a weight threaded thereon for adjustment therealong, a pair of linlrs pivotally mounted on said lever, an arm mounted on each side of said seat and each having one end thereof connected to a link, an auxiliary closure pivotally mounted on said case, and adapted to normally occupy he space occupied by said seat when the latter is down, said auxiliary closure having a screen thereon, said arms each being connected at the other end to said auxiliary closure, whereby when said seat is moved to operative position said auxiliary seat will be moved within the case, said weight normally tending to move said seat to inoperative position.

In testimony whereof, I hereunto afiix my signature.

JESSE ROGERS. 

